For what it's worth, heard from a good source today and they think the Sox will be making two "impact" moves in this off season.

The source (who is well connected) said they thought the Sox would be getting a left handed bat for the lineup and that DeAza is probably the person who is going to be sent out. They think it will eventually be to the Reds for some of their good, young prospects.

For what it's worth, heard from a good source today and they think the Sox will be making two "impact" moves in this off season.

The source (who is well connected) said they thought the Sox would be getting a left handed bat for the lineup and that DeAza is probably the person who is going to be sent out. They think it will eventually be to the Reds for some of their good, young prospects.

Didn't say anything one way or another on A.J.

Lip

I think Hahn is up to something and now that the bigger name FA's are starting to sign we will see it soon.

Unless the Sox get a strong return for De Aza, I wouldn't trade him. He is lefty. I thought he did a decent job in CF last year and he is our lead off hitter. If we trade him, who bats lead off?

For what it's worth, heard from a good source today and they think the Sox will be making two "impact" moves in this off season.

The source (who is well connected) said they thought the Sox would be getting a left handed bat for the lineup and that DeAza is probably the person who is going to be sent out. They think it will eventually be to the Reds for some of their good, young prospects.

Didn't say anything one way or another on A.J.

Lip

I have a hard time believeing the Reds -- or any team -- being willing to deal good prospects for De Aza.

Maybe not, the Reds might be trying to win now, with their lineup and pitching staff the way they are, they might be one guy away. Left and center field are their biggest problems right now. De Aza would be a nice fit for them and would add another lefty bat. He's also strong defensively so he can play either left or center.
Edit: Paulie may retire after 2013, and the Reds have Neftali Soto being blocked by Joey Votto. He's got plenty of power and doesn't strike out that much, so he could work.